A reminder to everyone taking transit to school and work – starting Tuesday, September 4, Translink says there will be tougher penalties for anyone caught without a valid ticket in a ‘fare paid zone’.
Translink announced last Friday morning the new penalties will be in place in a fare collection bylaw, which will allow the organization to take over responsibility for issuing fare infraction tickets, collecting fines, and implementing both dispute and appeal processes.
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The new legislation will also enable Transit Security, along with Transit Police, to issue fare infraction tickets.
The new penalties for not having a valid fare in a fare paid zone are:
A $173 fine.
An unpaid fine escalates to $213 after 180 days and $273 after one year.
Outstanding fines may be referred to a collection agency.
ICBC may refuse to issue or renew a driver’s licence or vehicle insurance.
In addition, a new website – www.translink.ca/fareinfraction – opens on September 4, where those who receive a ticket may pay their fine online, dispute the ticket or appeal a decision.
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